I ran this last year and got a PB despite the awful weather, which may have contributed to some mixed reviews. I sat in a portaloo at one point thinking "I could just go home - nobody would know" but really glad I didn't. I can only speak from my experiences, but I'd have to recommend this one, flat, chip timed, excellent support (considering the monsoon!!!), fairly flat, out and back - some GREAT musicians along the way. Kevin - I'll check my entry from last year later today and get back to you - I can't remember the exact time, but I have a feeling it was around 10:30 (ish).

I loved the event, and personally, I'd recommend. But i can't compare it to British 10K as I have not took part, sorry.

Kevin - just got last year's "Final Instructions" mag out from the dusty archives - on the very front page it says "Bank Holiday Monday May 26th 2008 - 10am. I am sure this was the time we went off, albeit in stages according to the corale you were in. Hope that's of use?

Very hard to judge lasty ears race as weather was atrocious and did but a dampner (excuse the pun) and the whole day. Saying that, to sum up the two races for comparision the British 10K has a better, and I think faster route, but the Bupa 10,0000 is far better organised, baggage etc.

If I had to pick one I'd plump for the British 10k if you can avoid the baggage by either travelling light or taking a friend, aka bag carrier There are plenty of folks on here that will disagree though......

Beachball - avoid the british ten k at all costs - use the search function on here to check out what people have said about the race - it is an expensive over crowded fun run with poor organisation. Its the only race i know of to have its own complaints web site - to give you an idea of past years standards...

I'd heard that about British 10K, but couldn't speak from experience - what was it like COugie for you? I'm assuming here that you ran it, forgive me if I'm wrong.

ALthough the weather was absolutely dismal last year for 10 000, I thought for an inaugral event the organisation was smooth, and I personally was impressed by the support of the water station people, marshalls and Londoners that came out to suppor this one - they were relentlessly cheerful and supportive, it (for me) made the event quite thrilling.

Good luck with choices.

If you wanted an additional July 10K - www.greatrun.org they have the Great Capital Run on 26th July. Large crowds, chip-timed, and the last 2 years it was in Hyde Park (though I note it is TBC on the www site so far). Race entry not open yet, but I'd thoroughly recommend this one too, it's fast, well marshalled/organised, large event, nice T shirt and medal, and a lovely atmosphere.

Hey, that's a bit of bad news... BUPA have cancelled the Great Wales 10K - I think it was 1st run last year, I wonder if this is to do with our country's current financial state - less people registering for 'luxury' events like these? Doesn't bode well.

Like WTS, I`m down for the Wokingham Half the day before so this 10km is going to be a longer & faster recovery run than I`m used to (But I have a similar weekend with a HM & 10km in early April to get `used` to it)

Looking forward to this one & seeing the sights...even thou seen them before.

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